PAGE TWO THE MICHIGAN DAILY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1965 PAETO__ IhIA AL RDY SPEBR~,16 'Darling', Brilliant New British Import, Conveys Youths' Malaise and Frustration By HUGHHOLLAND, At The MichiganTheatre "Darlig": one' of those films,, all tqp rie, t at:pduce an im- medi te rfay6 abl'esporise and demarid,- e-viwing. It is, like most cuet * rt i isl' ,cinema, an exciting film both'in th-me 'and composition. "Darling der'ives its title from the endearment placed upon a beautiful and ambitious'young girl, who moves restlily-frin job to job, society.o. society; bed.to bed. The.camef~a follows her life for a short Period, using as a focal-point the -p'nolonged relationship be- tweei'the girl:(Julie Christie).and a T.V. scriptwriter'and announcer (DirkBogard)). Thematically the film draws immediate comparison with Fel- lini's "I Dolce Vita." The direc- tor, John Schlessinger, attempts to capture the same "malaise," the same frustration, the same vague discontent that Fellinf, found :ac- tive among a great segment of the young adult generation. "Dar- ling" examines the English variety. Search for Meaning Miss Christie plays a model and sometimes-actress who continual- ly searches her life and the life: about her for some peace, some sense of meaning. The film fol- lows her in hectic activity, both dramatically and technically. . Howvevc, "Darling" is more than a social comment on Schle- singer's part. There is more affin- ity in this film to Pellini's "City Iights" than to "La Dolce Vita," for "Dailing" is about a human being; a human being faced with an unusual amount of energy and. thrus into an inhuman world where cameras and taxis, planes and projectors insert themselves and dom-nate. If anything, "Darling" should be compared to "A Woman Is a Woman:" by Jean Luc Godard. Both the theme (that of a woman striving to re-crient her natural feminine desires and instinct to a sexless, neuter world), and the technical facilities used have much in common.. Innate Sense Like Godard, Schlesinger has an innate sense of the way a film should be made. He is as willing and competent as Godard to vio- late the traditicnal structural pat- terns of filmaking and create his own. Consequently, soundtracks precede scenes and serve as a means of continuity as well as contrast. Scenes follow each other in rapid succession with little obvious connection to the narration, or to each other, providing a series of reactions as well as presenting the passage, of time. And, like both Godard and ,Fel- lin , Schlesinger joins that gifted minority of first-rate directors possessed with a sense of taste and restraint. Further, the camera work and editing are brilliant, both preci- sion and consiseness dominating. Excitement A great deal of the excitement which "Darling" generates is dae to the'choice of Julie Christie for the title role. Miss Christie man- ages to convey all the variety of experiences and emotions that the role demands without ever seem- ing inconsistent or false. Her con- trol is amazing and her presence is powerful and alive. Both the supporting actors, Dirk Bogard and Laurence Harvey are excellent. Under the careful di- rection of Schlesinger they seem to have given their finest perfor- mances ,to date., Again and again one is forced to return to John Schlesinger, the director for the final credit. His control, his daring, his scope, his bility, his frugality and his gen- ius have made "Darling" one of the finest films of the year. Editor Tells About Life At the Daily (Continued from Page 1) and traditions of both the news- paper and the institution, that give The Daily its unique and hard-won prominence in Univer- sity affairs. One of my less favorite phrases, heard frequently in connection with the recent departure of Roger Heyns, is "The institution has a life of its own." This isn't true of The Daily, and God forbid it should ever become true of the University. The Daily is what its staff is and does, and how they interact with themselves; the Uni- versity and the world. We're here to create our own individual and collective lives, not fit them into 'pre-cut pigeon-holes. We can only hope that what we do, as a newspaper and as part of the University, is of some rele- vance to all of that nebulous 30,000 people known as our read- ership. And if you don't think we are, come join the staff, or write us a letter or article (guest writers are welcome), and see for yourself. I Congratulations are in order for the legion accomplishments of 75 generations of Daily staff. En- couragement is in order for the upcoming 74-that they should do as well. And, for the time being, this group of Seniors, in what little time they have remaining, will go about its business, raising hell whenever and wherever it can, FRIDAYSEPT. 24 9 a.m.-Registration meeting of the University Press Club of Michigan at, the Michigan Union. 12 noon-Carl Oglesby, Presi- dent of Students for a Democratic Society, will be the featured speaker at a Viet Nam rally on the Diag. 12 noon-Prof. Marvin Felheim will speak on the "Unresolved Is- sues in the University" at a Guild House luncheon, 802 Monroe. 4:10 p.m.-Dr. Donald W. Smith of the University of Wisconsin will speak on the Characterization of mycobacteria in Room 1528 of the East Medical Building. 4:15 p.m. - Prof. M. Richard Shaull of Princeton Theological Seminary will speak on "Agents of Change in Latin American So- ciety" in the Multi-purpose Room of the Undergraduate Library. 4:15 p.m.-Dr. James P. Egan of Indiana University will speak on "Signal Detection and Binaural Hearing Processes" in Angell Hall Aud. B. 7 and 9 p.m. - The Cinema Guild will present "Citizen Kane" in the Architecture Aud. 7:30 p.m.-Daniel Anakaa, a Nigerian chieftan studying at Cal- vin College will speak on American Race Relations as viewed by an African in the Multi-purpose Room of, the UndergraduateI- brary. 8 p.m.-The University Literary Magazine will sponsor a Genera- tion Seminaa with Tony Stone- burner, poet and PhD candidate, in-Room 3C of the Union. 8:00 p.m.-Prof. M. Richard Shauli of Princeton Theological Seminary will address the Inter- national Dinner at the First Bap- tist Church. 8:00 p.m.-Father Bernard J. Cook of Marquette University will speak on "The Church's Coming Dialogue with the Modern World" in Angell Hall Aud. A. 8:30 p.m.-U of M Folklore So- ciety will present a Diag Sing. SATURDAY, SEPT.25 9:30 a.m.-Michigan Daily ani- niversary celebration at the Mich- igan Union. Ui Across Campus the can erburY house "will be available for listening (nid like that oi friday and saturday night stop by one do lar per person no Charge for food and drink )o Charge for having your mint blown sets on the hour otherwise- who knows I I AFL i I j I V -I I V I J 1 P. SINGLE TICKETS NOWI U Professioal Theatre Program - lff1U EN I ' Ii YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU by GWORGE S. KAUFMAN and MOSS HART The classic American comedy! Directed by Ellis Rabb Set Designer: James Tilton Costume Designer: Nancy Potts THE WILDDUCK by HENRIK IBSEN A new version of the poignant drama Directed by Stephen Porter Set Designer: James Tilton costume Designer; Nancy Potts HERAKLES by ARCHIBALD MAC 11131 The Pulitzer Prize playwright's provocative new play Directed bY Alan Schneider Set Designer: James Tiltol costume Designer Nancy Potts KRAI'S LAST TAPE by SAMUEL BECKETT Fasrinating theatre o/ the absurd' 4 I 11 11 i I .. t